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Operation OPEC - Terroranschlag in Wien
"Operation OPEC - Terror Attack in Vienna" - On December 21, 1975, six terrorists including the Germans Gabriele Tiedemann and Hans-Joachim Klein, led by Venezuelan top terrorist Carlos, attack the participants of the OPEC conference in Vienna and take eleven oil ministers and dozens of employees hostage. The action kills three people. The lavishly researched film reveals the background of the spectacular attack and establishes connections. The investigators, former hostages and some of the terrorists involved are heard.
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Plot Summary
Based on a true story, the film depicts the events surrounding the 1975 OPEC seizure in Vienna. A group of Palestinian terrorists, led by Carlos the Jackal, stormed the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, taking ministers hostage. The film follows the tense negotiations and the high-stakes political maneuvering that ensued.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its attempt to dramatize a significant historical event, while others criticized its pacing, acting, and historical accuracy. Audiences were similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
Praiseworthy for tackling a complex historical incident.
Criticized for a somewhat disjointed narrative and uneven performances.
Lacks the tension and depth expected from a thriller of this nature.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the real-life 1975 OPEC headquarters takeover, a notorious event orchestrated by Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, known as Carlos the Jackal.
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